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Proficient readers know how to connect the dots between what the author says and what he implies, or leaves unsaid. They use clues from the text or their prior knowledge.

Midwives author Chris Bohjalian has written a remarkable novel. The Double Bind explores issues of homelessness and mental illness within the context of a thriller.

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Sales presentations are often dry and stuffy, but not when Steve Jobs adds his dramatic flair to them. Carmine Gallo dissects what makes Jobs such a great presenter.

Sansom's third novel set in Tudor England sees lawyer Matthew Shardlake caught up in a web of deadly secrets and conspiracies that could bring down King Henry the Eighth.

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In his debut best-selling novel, Glenn Cooper flirts with an ingenious plot which ventures onto the verge of stark realism and has the reader questioning their own fate.

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Elena Devereaux must use all her skills as a vampire hunter to complete a job with the dangerous and seductive archangel Raphael - a job which she might not survive.

City of Glass completes the story of Shadowhunters Jace Wayland and Clary Fray in a battle that joins Nephilim with Downworlders against Valentine and his demons.

Since students often learn best by example, here is a sample thesis statement constructed using Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Harrison Bergeron".

Student writers often say they want their writing to "flow" and try to achieve it in various ways. Some attempts result in effective writing and some do not.

Darcy, at peace with her funeral directing career, has her world turned upside down when she is attacked by bandits out for her blood and is resucued by a sexy stranger.

When writing fiction, several basic tips concerning details, characters, and motivations, among others, are essential to the success of your plot line's presentation.

With a few simple things to keep in mind, writing paragraphs that are clear and topic-oriented doesn't have to be a chore any more.

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Writing on demand is a skill that can be learned by anyone who wants to write. One way to improve is to write daily to prompts. Below are ideas to help creative writers.

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A college term paper can be very overwhelming. However, through the use of a good writing process, one might be surprised at how quickly it can all come together.

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"Into My Own," a sonnet in rhyming couplets, is not dominated by rhyme or meter. Rather, Robert Frost uses good word choices to enthrall his readers.